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Crime
Assam CID launches probe into fake CISCE certificates, 4,934 students flagged
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 05:01 AM
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The Criminal Investigation Department of Assam has begun investigating a large‑scale fraud involving counterfeit CISCE certificates, with 4,934 students identified as possibly affected.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam has opened an inquiry into the alleged issuance of forged certificates by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE). Preliminary findings indicate that nearly five thousand students – 4,934 to be exact – may have obtained or attempted to use counterfeit documents.
Investigators said the operation appears to be organized, involving the creation of duplicate certificates that bear the official CISCE seal and signatures. The CID team is tracing the source of the forgeries, examining records of schools and coaching centres that may have facilitated the scheme.
Authorities have warned that anyone found guilty of producing, distributing or using fake CISCE certificates could face strict penal action under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The board has been informed and is cooperating with the police to verify the authenticity of the certificates in question.
The probe is ongoing, and the CID has asked educational institutions and students to cooperate fully, providing any relevant documentation that could aid the investigation.
Investigators said the operation appears to be organized, involving the creation of duplicate certificates that bear the official CISCE seal and signatures. The CID team is tracing the source of the forgeries, examining records of schools and coaching centres that may have facilitated the scheme.
Authorities have warned that anyone found guilty of producing, distributing or using fake CISCE certificates could face strict penal action under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The board has been informed and is cooperating with the police to verify the authenticity of the certificates in question.
The probe is ongoing, and the CID has asked educational institutions and students to cooperate fully, providing any relevant documentation that could aid the investigation.